Scientists say this planet could unlock insights about Earth
Venus' heat-trapping atmosphere – 97% carbon dioxide – and 900-degree average surface temperature present both a challenge and an opportunity for learning about Earth's formation.
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This planet may be key to insights about Earth
Scientists say Venus may hold important insights into some of humanity’s biggest challenges today. As NASA gears up for its Mars 2020 mission, CBS News’ Jeff Glor spoke to some who are looking to Earth’s mysterious neighbor.
Astronauts perform spacewalk to fix $2 billion cosmic ray detector
The last in a series of spacewalks should put a $2 billion scientific instrument back in business.
"Vampire" star discovered in the midst of a feeding frenzy
A previously unknown dwarf star is sucking the essence away from its neighbor, astronomers said Friday.
New Yorkers spot bald eagle in the city: "It was pretty spectacular"
Residents are reporting seeing the unmistakable sight in the Upper West Side section of New York City.
Monarch butterfly population at critically low levels
Fewer than 30,000 monarch butterflies are spending the winter in California — putting the migration at risk of collapsing.
Listen to the sound of a 3,000-year-old Egyptian mummy
Scientists were able to reproduce the sound of an ancient Egyptian priest with the help of a 3D-printed vocal tract.
The Doomsday Clock is now 100 seconds to midnight
It's the closest the clock has been to midnight since the Cold War.
Australians facing deadly spider "bonanza"
Australians are facing another threat after battling fires and floods. Experts warned there could be a potential "bonanza" of dangerous funnel-web spiders. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee joined "CBSN AM" with more.
Australians warned of possible deadly spider "bonanza"
Experts say weather conditions in bushfire-battered eastern Australia could bring "super dangerous" funnel-webs out in droves.
Iran has "increased efforts to target U.S. personnel," intel chief warns
Police fire tear gas, arrest dozens as France braces for more protests
ICE crackdown prompts some Texas Latinos to turn away from Trump
DOJ sues to block Alaska Senate certification if Sullivan loses
2 ex-FBI officials charged with lying about Hunter Biden's laptop
Ukraine says Starlink speed restored after long disruption
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